With so many breast pumps on the market, it can feel impossible to know which works best for you. So we sent a bunch of the brand new Medela Freestyle Hands-free Double Electric Wearable Breast Pumps to real mums to review for us. By Mama Disrupt® in partnership with Medela Mamas …
3 delicious mocktail recipes for festive fun without the fizz
Pregnant, breastfeeding, or on an alcohol-free health kick. These mocktail recipes are for you. Cheers! By Mama Disrupt® There are many reasons that we pop on our party frocks without indulging in a tipple (or three). And with these fabuloso mocktail recipes you can now join the fun world of …
‘I was the perfect mum, then I had kids’
I was the perfect mum, then I had kids. Something we can ALL relate to. Fiona Amarasinghe shares her motherhood expectation vs reality check. By Fiona Amarasinghe I’d see children running wild in a cafe, and I’d say to my latte sipping friends “It’s all about expectations. As children, we …
[Guest Editor] Lucy Bloom: 5 mistakes partners make in the delivery room
There is more to supporting a woman through the birth of a baby than showing up in the delivery room and taking photos at the end. By Lucy Bloom Keeping a woman safe, happy and focussed in labour is your number one job as her support person. Here are the top five …
[Guest Editor] Sam Wood: Protecting your pelvic floor
Sam Wood shares his top tips for protecting your pelvic floor from before you’ve even fallen pregnant through to postnatal recovery. By Sam Wood Laugh, cough and sneeze again, without needing to run to the bathroom! I know all of you mamas out there know what I’m talking about. One …
Proven strategies for better communication with your partner during pregnancy
It’s important to maintain strong, open and clear communication with your partner during your pregnancy. Here’s how to communicate better. By Gabrielle Nancarrow Wanting to know how to communicate better with your partner during pregnancy? It’s important to maintain strong, open and clear communication with your partner during your pregnancy. And make …
4 things you need to know for a healthy pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy comes down to a healthy you. Clinician dietitian Kate Save shares her top tips. By Kate Save How you treat your body pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after you’ve given birth can all have affects on your baby. So eating the right foods, knowing what to avoid, and what vitamins are …
Are you a new mum? Here’s why you need a friend with a newborn too
Every new mum needs a friend with a baby the same age as hers. Because it’s hard to make friends as adults. By Jessica Hill, founder of The Parent Collective When you’re pregnant, you have that as the common thread, so it can sometimes be easier. So you should hold onto the mamas …
Why experts are concerned about women using Ozempic to fight fertility issues
More women are turning to drugs like Ozempic to ‘boost’ fertility, but experts are warning of the risks. By Charlotte Cruz In the heart-wrenching journey of infertility, weight loss has emerged as an unexpected beacon of hope for many women. While traditional fertility treatments often involve invasive procedures and high …
Pregnant? Here’s how to bond with your baby bump
There is a tiny bebe growing inside of you. And some days it may feel as though being pregnant is crazy tiring, but try and make time to connect with your baby bump along the way. By Ruby Matley Everyone bonds with their baby bump differently during pregnancy. Just as they …